VJ Edgecombe will not return against Spurs after a serious offence
The Philadelphia 76ers they were dealt a huge blow on Tuesday, as VJ Edgecombe was off for the rest game against the San Antonio Spurs in the Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Edgecombe was trying to run out the clock at the end of the first half when Carter Bryant hacked him from behind as he attempted a 3-pointer. The high-flying rookie winced in pain as he fell heavily to the floor.
The 76ers later announced that Edgecombe would not be returning due to back pain.
VJ Edgecombe went down hard after this Carter Bryant scramble to end the first half.
He will not return to the game due to lower back pain, the Sixers announced.
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He finished with six points, four rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in 20 minutes.
The 76ers are taking a cautious approach with the 20-year-old Edgecombe. They don’t want to risk sending him back, especially since they are already on an astronomical margin.
Despite his gung-ho style, which is prone to physical losses, Edgecombe has remained relatively healthy, missing just four games so far.
Former Baylor standout was a great addition to the Sixers since being drafted No. 3 overall. There were concerns about whether his game could translate to the NBA, given his lack of size. Well, he proved the critics wrong, using his speed, quickness and athleticism to be a quality contributor.
He’s averaging 15.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.5 steals while also providing stunning highlights on both ends.
If Edgecombe is forced to miss more time, Justin Edwards, Cam Paine and Tirese Martin will be tasked with stepping up.
As of this writing, the 76ers are being blown out by the Spurs, 113-66, in the fourth quarter.
2026-03-04 02:51:00
